2007 Honda S2000

With just two previous keepers, the car was imported from Cyprus by Castle Motors of Liskeard after it had been bought there under the BFPO scheme. The vendor explains that this was done on behalf of Mr Robert Eddy, who purchased the S2000 in Cyprus on or before 13th April 2007 (the date the sales invoice was raised). Castle Motors registered the S2000 under their name on 1st September 2007 and subsequently transferred it to Mr Eddy on 4th September 2007.

Mr. Eddy kept the S2000 for just under a year, and, after having covered less than 400 miles, sold or part exchanged it back to Castle Motors on 4th July 2008. Mr Simon Brundell purchased it from Castle Motors on 3rd September 2008 – there is a copy of the original advertisement, published in the South West Auto Trader, to prove it.

In the care of the vendor since November 2015, it was judged ‘Best Standard Car’ at the London S2000 Summer Meet of 2017, organised by the UK S2000 Members Club. It’s also been taken to Center Gravity, our favourite geometry specialists, to have them weave their magic, and, as a 2006 car, the chassis also benefits from the optional Vehicle Stability Assist.

This, along with fresh matching tyres and a wonderfully complete service and maintenance record means that this S2000 is one of the best, fighting fit, and ready to thrill and delight its new owner this summer.

While the Indy Yellow Pearl paint finish was anything but a boring choice by the Honda’s first owner, the rest of this section is going to be very dull. With just 16,400 miles on the clock and three fastidious owners, the coachwork is simply unblemished, immaculate and in need of nothing.

Except for the rear bumper, which has a minor parking dink in it. Very minor.

Apart from that, it’s flawless. Immaculate. Stunning. It needs nothing other than to continue to be stored inside and polished regularly. (And that does not mean using a drive-through car wash. No, not even a hand wash…)

The ten-spoke, 17-inch OE alloy wheels are immaculate. Actually, when we say ‘immaculate’ that’s by the standards of ordinary car folk but this car hasn’t been owned by ordinary car folk, and further proof (if that were needed) that they’re way more fastidious than 99% of the rest of us comes by way of the brand new, genuine Honda alloy wheel that comes with the car to replace the very slightly scuffed nearside rear…

Of course they’re shod with matching Michelin Pilot Sport 4 XL tyres.

The electrically powered black fabric roof folds as it should, and seals tightly when it’s raised, offering the owner the best of all worlds. It is, of course, unmarked and free of anything so vulgar as rips, tears or other damage. The S2000 also comes with a natty little tonneau cover to tidy it up when it is furled.

Rear bumper aside, the only other work to do is to straighten the rear number plate, which is wonky. #firstworldproblems, eh?

If you’re looking for me to redeem myself with a lengthy ‘On the Inside’ section then I’m afraid you’re out of luck.

But, if you’re looking for a classic Honda S2000 that is still in the same condition as it was when it left the factory then you are in luck.

Because this is exactly what it is; the black leather upholstery is still fresh, soft and completely free of blemishes, marks, or scuffs and shows only the most delicate of creases. It’s genuinely like new, and utterly glorious.

And the carpets, door cards, centre console, and dashboard are all the same; they’re pristine, and that it all works perfectly doesn’t need to be said.

It’s so good, in fact, that the only blemish we can find is a small mark on the passenger’s door card. Near the top, it’s tiny and only really sticks out because everything else is so good.

The boot is ridiculously clean, and home to the Honda’s unused space-saver spare wheel and tyre, a first aid kit, and the original toolkit, which looks unused.

The Honda’s service and maintenance record is as meticulously documented as it is thorough. As an example, here is a list of the work the current owner has had carried out since buying it:

12.11.15 and 15,538 miles – Pre-purchase inspection plus a valve clearance adjustment and geometry check and adjust

13.11.15 – new battery

21.11.15 and 15,707 miles – Major service

25.02.16 and 15,800 miles – New Michelin Pilot Sport 4 XL tyres

18.03.16 and 15,893 – A visit to Center Gravity for its ‘Road Package’ The work comprised a test drive and report, an inspect all the suspension systems and components including dampers, springs, bushes and ball joints. To then pre-load the car with weight, tyre check and adjust, ride height check, geometry check and adjust, followed by a customer test drive and handover. A full report is available.

23.09.16 and 16,055 miles – Minor service and MOT by TGM Sport Racing

05.10.17 and 16,243 miles – Minor service and MOT by TGM Sport Racing

05.10.18 and 16,303 miles – Minor service and MOT by TGM Sport Racing

04.10.19 and 16,363 miles – Minor service and MOT by TGM Sport Racing

Obviously, it’s running beautifully, handles like it’s on rails, and does everything you ask of it as well as it did when it was new.

The engine bay is very clean and beautifully presented, and the underside is still in showroom condition bar a couple of scuffs to the underside of the (very low) front spoiler and the few areas of surface rust on the suspension components and wishbones. 

All of which might be boring to read but should be hugely reassuring if you’re looking to bid.

The Honda’s MOT certificate expires in October 2020, and as might be expected given its history and mileage, every single one of its MOTs has been gained without a single advisory point.

Not one advisory point in its entire life.

That’s quite something, isn’t it? This means that the online MOT history shows nothing of concern whatsoever and confirms the car’s low mileage.

The car comes with a number of expired MOT certificates plus a sheaf of invoices and bills to confirm the work that has been done to it since March 2010 and 3,931 miles.

It also has two keys and remote fobs, the original owner’s handbook and storage wallet plus the VQ7 (V888) from DVLA that shows its ownership history and change of cherished registration numbers, etc.

There is also a Certificate of Conformity and a sales invoice (generated by the Cypriot Honda dealer) in the name of its first private owner. Other miscellaneous paperwork includes the advertisement run by Castle Motors in August 2008 showing its mileage, plus the original HPI Check run in June 2008 and a S2000 sales brochure from 2006.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained to the very highest standard.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

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When was the last time you saw such a low mileage Honda S2000? Especially one finished in the ultra-rare Indy Yellow Pearl? And even if you can tick those two boxes (which we doubt, BTW…) you aren’t going to be able to name another with such a well-documented and comprehensive service and maintenance record. Or one with a completely unblemished MOT record.

All of which makes this a very special car indeed. One for the collector and enthusiast alike, we’re torn as to whether it would be best placed in a collection of modern Japanese sportscars, or driven long and hard as it was designed – and set up by Center Gravity – to be driven.

This is a dilemma the owner faces, and he’s come down on the side of preservation; it is, he says, just too good to use every day, which is why he’s selling it.

But, no matter which camp you fall into, you’ll be amazed to hear that we think you could own it for somewhere between £18,000 and £22,000, which is small beer for such an exclusive and well-maintained vehicle.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

If needed, please remember we have a network of trusted suppliers we work with regularly and can recommend: Classic & Sportscar Finance for purchase-financing, Footman James for classic car insurance Thames Valley Car Storage for storing your car and AnyVan for transporting it.

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